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Botanical Art, A Pansy: Wet & Dry Colored Pencil

Karen Coleman, instructor


Capture the intense colors and velvety texture of pansies using
watercolor and dry colored pencils to build layers of rich color.  Ahead of class, complete a detailed tonal
drawing of a whole plant or close-up of a pansy “face”.  Alternatively, use a close-up photo provided
by the teacher at class.  Registration
deadline: March 22.  Prerequisites:  Dimensional Study and Colored Pencil I, or
experience with colored pencil. Course
#271249
; Fee: $90; registration
required at www.ParkPASS.org; Visitors
Center Adult Classroom. For more information, call 301-962-1451 or visit us online at www.brooksidegardens.org.

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